DYI wallpapering should I? or shouldn't I?

DYI wallpapering should I? Or shouldn’t I?
So you want to do something different in your home then just paint. Great wallpaper can be used to transform a room with color, pattern and texture. Wallpaper can also be the best solution for disguising less than perfect walls. Wall papers are available in a wide variety of designs, patterns and styles. The material can also vary such as vinyl, paper, fabric etc.
The most important steps you need to learn are how to prepare a wall, estimate materials, and how to hang paper. Installing wallpaper is far from an easy task. But if you follow some do’s & don’ts on how to hang wallpaper, you can ensure your wallpapering job will come out looking good.
Do: 1. Assess the state of the walls you want to wallpaper before doing it. Are they smooth and flat? Or do they need a little work before hanging wallpaper?2. Do remove the old wallpaper first, fill in with polyfiller any nail holes you have from hanging pictures or photographs.3. Do use drop cloths over your furniture, pack knick knacks away so they don't get broken in the process.4. Do buy pre-pasted wallpaper. It’s a lot easier to install, just needs wetting.5. If your walls are rough or uneven choose a thick wallpaper to cover this.
Don'ts:1. if you’re a first time wallpapered do not choose a difficult pattern to match.2. Don't buy dark wallpaper if it’s for a small room, it will just make the room look smaller.3. Don't forget to buy the proper wallpapering tools; a scraper, a wallpaper pan to wet the wallpaper, a sharp utility knife for trimming edges and a step ladder.
Now if all of this sounds like more work then you wanted to do please seek professional help. We all remember what happened to Lucy & Ethel when they wallpapered themselves.

Rembering 9/11/2001

Remembering 9/11

I know on this anniversary we must remember where we were and how far we have come. I will never forget the morning of September 11, 2001 and I am sure neither will you. I remember waking up to Mark & Brian and thinking it was one of their skits on the radio. Wondering why would they being doing that? It was only moments later that the phone rang and someone on the other line was saying to me have you seen it have you seen what is happening in New York?

My first reaction was shock and not being able to take my eyes of the T.V and then the second one came and the third and all I could think is oh my God what is happening how can this be. We are supposed to be safe after all this is America it happens in other countries but not ours not the United States of America.

For weeks maybe even months I was very scared I was afraid that they would hit Los Angeles next I mean if they could hit a big city like New York we were definitely next. But thank God it never came and now we are here September 11, 2009 8 years later. As I read the news paper or see headlines on the internet I am very moved by the people of this country and there acts of kindness and compassion. Here are just a few of them that took place today

Volunteers marked 9/11 Friday by tilling gardens, writing letters to soldiers, setting out flags — and, at ground zero, by joining the somber ritual of reading the names of the lost.

We honor all those who gave their lives so that others might live, and all the survivors who battled burns and wounds and helped each other rebuild their lives," Obama said. He said the day was meant also as a tribute to the "service of a new generation."

Across the country, Americans marked the anniversary with service projects.
At a plaza adjacent to the World Trade Center site, volunteers — from soup kitchens, advocacy groups, the Red Cross, the United Way — joined relatives of the lost to read the names of those killed in the twin towers.

Moments of silence were observed at 8:46, 9:03, 9:59 and 10:29 a.m. — the precise times that jetliners struck the north and south towers of the trade center and that each tower fell.

The memorial, to be partially complete by the 10th anniversary in 2011, will ultimately include two square pools evoking the towers' footprints, with victims' names surrounding them and waterfalls cascading down the sides.

These are just a few of the many ways people of this country paid tribute to other people of this country that gave their lives 8 years ago.
Do you remember where you were and what you were doing on 9/11/01?

This weeks Color is BLUE

Blue Is the color of consistency and truth it can slow the perception of time. It can create a calming effect and even cool down the body temperature.

Navy is a great color to use in business. That is probably why so many people choose a blue suit for job interviews. Interiors done in blue will be pleasing and tranquil by using blue paint on walls you can make a room feel distant and receding.

SHADES & TINTS
Bright Blue - Electric, energetic, vibrant, happy, dramatic
Navy - Credible, authoritative, basic, classic, conservative, strong, dependable, confident, professional

Turquoise - Ocean, tropical, jewelry
Aqua - Cool, fresh, liquid, ocean, refreshing, healing
Light Blue - Calm, quiet, peaceful, cool, water, clean
Sky Blue - Calming, cool, heavenly, constant, faithful, true, dependable, happy, restful, tranquil
Teal Blue - Pleasing, rich, classy, expensive, unique

Tips on Remodeling your Kitchen

We know the economy is up but it still is not a good time to sell your home. But it is a great time to invest in your home and one of the best investments is to update and remodel your kitchen. The kitchen is the hub or heart of the home let's face it besides your bedroom it is the second most used room in the house not counting the bathroom.

If you are up to it you can do the remodel yourself, I do suggest that you sub out things like electrical and plumbing. Be realistic about the time frame of the project if you think it will be six weeks it is probably going to be closer to ten.

So lets start with cabinets. Purchase good cabinets from a reputable manufacturer with a guarantee trust me in the long run it will keep you sane and married. Buy stained cabinets rather than painted ones. You can save money by eliminating the bells and whistles. Many items cutlery dividers, extended drawers, a trash bin, and utensil dividers are now standard, so you can easily include these and skip the other add-ons.

Need a budget-friendly alternative to expensive stone slabs? How about butcher block warm to the touch and durable and only requires periodic maintenance.

To add some detail to your cabinets that will make them look more expensive then it really is add a bun leg on each corner of a cabinet or in front of the toe kick, so it looks like a freestanding piece of furniture. Bun legs are about $25 each, and you can paint or stain them to match your cabinets.

For your back splash create a focal point by choosing simple 4-x-4-inch tiles with just a few accent tiles to add pop. It will give your kitchen a whole different feel by adding a focal point. These are just a few tips this interior designer can give you for remodeling your kitchen remember sometimes getting a professional designer can help save time and money.

The Color YELLOW

YELLOW Is the best color to draw attention
It is thought as being joyful, outgoing and friendly. It is the ideal color for dark or dreary rooms. Does not darken with saturation, but becomes brighter
It is the fastest color the eye sees
It is thought of as being cheerful.
Interiors will be luminous, glistening & joyful
Shades & Tints
Light Yellow - Cheerful, happy, soft, sunny, warm, sweet
Bright Yellow - Enlightening, sunshine, cheerful, friendly, hot, luminous, energy
Greenish Yellow - Lemony, tart, fruity, acidic
Golden Yellow - Autumn, flowers, harvest, rich, sun, warm, wheat, comforting, sun-baked, buttery
Gold - Warm, opulent, expensive, radiant, valuable, prestigious

Kids Going Back to School

For some of us women, our kids going back to school is a relief from a long summer. It is time to get back to a routine and to have time for you. It is that peace in the morning at about 8:15 AM when everything is quite and all is right with the world until 2:25 PM when they get home.
For others it can be the empty nest syndrome. It can be having your only son or daughter leave home to start college. I know a women who became so lonely she went out and bought two little dog’s to keep her company. She has to know that her kid will only go to school for 4 years and most of them come home. But a dog can live 15 to 20 years it is like raising a kid all over again go figure.
I know it is easy for me to say I still have my two boys at home. Even when my oldest might go off to school I will still have the younger one at home. So I guess the best solution would be have them go to a local college, first of all it will be less expensive and they won’t have to ever leave home. OMG what am I saying.

If you are having difficulty with your child going back to school drop me an e-mail I would love to hear from you.

Color of the week is Orange

First of all it appeals to a great number of people it denotes affordability and it makes you think of the fall season also such holiday’s as Halloween and Thanks Giving. It can also stimulate the appetite.

Combines the heat from red and yellow to make it the hottest color

Interiors will be glowing, vital and energizing

Shades & Tints
Orange - Fun, whimsical, childlike, happy, glowing, vital, sunset, harvest, juicy, tangy, energizing, gregarious, friendly, loud
Peach - Nurturing, soft, fuzzy, delicious, fruity, sweet, inviting